--- title: "Friends of West Norwood Cemetery — check charity number 1172409 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of West Norwood Cemetery a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1172409. Education/training charity based in West Norwood Cemetery & Crematorium. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-west-norwood-cemetery retrieved: 2026-08-25T08:31:20.289Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of West Norwood Cemetery is a registered charity (number 1172409) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £7,054 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Friends of West Norwood Cemetery? Registered charity number 1172409 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location West Norwood Cemetery & Crematorium Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £7,054 Website [www.fownc.org](http://www.fownc.org/) ## What does Friends of West Norwood Cemetery do? The provision of regular tours and events within the cemetery and the holding of lectures and exhibitions outwith. Genealogical and other family history research. Newsletter 3 times a year ## What causes is Friends of West Norwood Cemetery registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of West Norwood Cemetery yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of West Norwood Cemetery is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=friends-of-west-norwood-cemetery&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.fownc.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of West Norwood Cemetery a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of West Norwood Cemetery is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172409) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Friends of West Norwood Cemetery's charity number? Friends of West Norwood Cemetery's charity number is 1172409. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1172409? Search 1172409 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Friends of West Norwood Cemetery do? The provision of regular tours and events within the cemetery and the holding of lectures and exhibitions outwith. Genealogical and other family history research. Newsletter 3 times a year Does Friends of West Norwood Cemetery have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of West Norwood Cemetery. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Friends of West Norwood Cemetery? Friends of West Norwood Cemetery's website is http://www.fownc.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1172409).